As a business owner, you need to be prepared to handle any setback. This includes natural disasters. So, how do you ensure the survival of your small business after such a devastating event?

In episode #92, Elizabeth Larkin, Gene Marks and their special guest, CEO Paul Quintero of Accion, discuss not only how you can prepare your business for natural disasters, but also how to diminish its recovery time once they actually occur.

Executive Summary

1:09—Today's Topic: How Do I Ensure the Survival of My Business During a Natural Disaster?

5:14—The first response to any natural disaster is to keep your business running or reach out to financial resources that will enable you to stay open.

6:03—Make sure that the needs of your employees and clientele are taken care; your business cannot fully recover until those who contribute to it have access to adequate shelter and other basic necessities.

8:58—Take into account the time it takes actually access the necessary relief funds and plan accordingly.

10:50—Business owners should familiarize themselves with all quick-funding resources and economic first responders prior to any disasters, so that they can diminish the time it takes to receive the necessary help.

17:24—Prepare your business for the unexpected by building your own financial reserve and establishing a line of credit beforehand.

19:03—Invest in some form of insurance as well as any devices that can physically enable you to keep your business running during a disaster.

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Disaster Assistance

Small Business Association (SBA)

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Transcript

Elizabeth: Welcome back to another addition of the Small Biz Ahead Podcast. Today, we have a special guest and we're going to be talking about a special topic that's been in the news a lot lately. Our special guest today is Paul Quintero, he is the CEO of Accion headquartered in New York. Paul, tell us a little bit about what Accion does,

As a business owner, you need to be prepared to handle any setback. This includes natural disasters. So, how do you ensure the survival of your small business after such a devastating event? In episode #92, Elizabeth Larkin, Gene Marks and their special guest, CEO Paul Quintero of Accion, discuss not only how you can […]

Would you like to convert your current business into a franchise? While franchising might seem like the next logical step in growing your small business, there are a number of financial and legal matters that you need to consider before opening that second location. In episode #91, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks discuss the most […]

Have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to make money with online videos? While the process of monetizing your videos is fairly simple, you’ll need to generate a large enough subscription base to transform them into a thriving online business. In episode #90, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks discuss how to effectively grow your virtual […]

Let's face it. Sometimes, you just need to make some extra cash. But if you're already busy managing your own business, finding the time to do so can pose a bit of a problem. Fortunately, there are many well-paying freelance gigs that require little to no time commitment. In episode #89, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks offer helpful advice on how to find these lucrative short-term freelance opportunities.

Executive Summary

0:25—Today's Topic: How Do I Find Short-Term Freelance Gigs that Pay Well?

1:31—Cater-waitering is a fast solution for individuals who need to make some extra money in a hurry because it doesn't require previous work experience or a lot of time commitment.

2:52—If you have specific skill set, you can always solicit different companies for temp work or create a profile on a freelance site.

4:36—For more passive forms of income, you can either rent out property as an Airbnb or sell your belongings on a website.

5:52—Signing up with a temp agency is useful if you have weekday availability.

8:23— Gene discusses how to get the most out of your webinars.

Links

Upwork

Fiverr

Guru

ClearVoice

Contently

Uber

Lyft

Craigslist

eBay

Wag

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Opportunity Knocks: How to Find—and Pursue—a Business Idea that's Right for You

99 New Small Business Ideas

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Let's face it. Sometimes, you just need to make some extra cash. But if you're already busy managing your own business, finding the time to do so can pose a bit of a problem. Fortunately, there are many well-paying freelance gigs that require little to no time commitment. In episode #89, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks offer helpful advice on how to find these lucrative short-term freelance opportunities.

Executive Summary

0:25—Today's Topic: How Do I Find Short-Term Freelance Gigs that Pay Well?

1:31—Cater-waitering is a fast solution for individuals who need to make some extra money in a hurry because it doesn't require previous work experience or a lot of time commitment.

2:52—If you have specific skill set, you can always solicit different companies for temp work or create a profile on a freelance site.

4:36—For more passive forms of income, you can either rent out property as an Airbnb or sell your belongings on a website.

5:52—Signing up with a temp agency is useful if you have weekday availability.

8:23— Gene discusses how to get the most out of your webinars.

Links

Upwork

Fiverr

Guru

ClearVoice

Contently

Uber

Lyft

Craigslist

eBay

Wag

Download Our Free eBooks

Ultimate Guide to Business Credit Cards: The Small Business Owner's Handbook

How to Keep Customers Coming Back for More – Customer Retention Strategies

How to Safeguard Your Small Business from Data Breaches

21 Days to Be a More Productive Small Business Owner

Opportunity Knocks: How to Find—and Pursue—a Business Idea that's Right for You

99 New Small Business Ideas

Submit Your Question

Submit Your Question

Leave Us ...

Let’s face it. Sometimes, you just need to make some extra cash. But if you’re already busy managing your own business, finding the time to do so can pose a bit of a problem. Fortunately, there are many well-paying freelance gigs that require little to no time commitment. In episode #89, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene […]

Are you interested in setting up a profit sharing plan for your small business? While a profit sharing plan might seem like the ideal employee benefit, business owners need to be aware of both the commitment and transparency involved once they implement one.

In episode #88, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks guide you through the process of creating the most effective profit sharing plan for your business.

Executive Summary

0:22—Today's Topic: How Do I Create a Profit Sharing Plan that Fits My Business?

0:46—If you're not comfortable disclosing your company's profits to your employees, you might consider offering bonuses or raises instead.

3:12—Yearly bonuses are suitable for any business, but once you start giving them to your employees, you have to continue.

5:34—The most popular bonus plans among small businesses are those that are tied to a 401-k plan .

7:46—Profit sharing plans are suitable only if you are comfortable disclosing your company's financial performance and are willing to enter a contractual agreement that requires you to set aside a certain percentage of those profits for your employees.

9:53—You will need to consult with either an accountant or an attorney to figure out the specific details of your profit sharing plan.

15:05—Gene emphasizes the importance of adjusting the services and inventory of your company to fit its changing demographics.

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Capital One

Kohl's

Macy's

Target

Best Buy

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99 New Small Business Ideas

Submit Your Question

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Are you interested in setting up a profit sharing plan for your small business? While a profit sharing plan might seem like the ideal employee benefit, business owners need to be aware of both the commitment and transparency involved once they implement one.

In episode #88, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks guide you through the process of creating the most effective profit sharing plan for your business.

Executive Summary

0:22—Today's Topic: How Do I Create a Profit Sharing Plan that Fits My Business?

0:46—If you're not comfortable disclosing your company's profits to your employees, you might consider offering bonuses or raises instead.

3:12—Yearly bonuses are suitable for any business, but once you start giving them to your employees, you have to continue.

5:34—The most popular bonus plans among small businesses are those that are tied to a 401-k plan .

7:46—Profit sharing plans are suitable only if you are comfortable disclosing your company's financial performance and are willing to enter a contractual agreement that requires you to set aside a certain percentage of those profits for your employees.

9:53—You will need to consult with either an accountant or an attorney to figure out the specific details of your profit sharing plan.

15:05—Gene emphasizes the importance of adjusting the services and inventory of your company to fit its changing demographics.

Links

Capital One

Kohl's

Macy's

Target

Best Buy

Download Our Free eBooks

Ultimate Guide to Business Credit Cards: The Small Business Owner's Handbook

How to Keep Customers Coming Back for More – Customer Retention Strategies

How to Safeguard Your Small Business from Data Breaches

21 Days to Be a More Productive Small Business Owner

Opportunity Knocks: How to Find—and Pursue—a Business Idea that's Right for You

99 New Small Business Ideas

Submit Your Question

Submit Your Question

Are you interested in setting up a profit sharing plan for your small business? While a profit sharing plan might seem like the ideal employee benefit, business owners need to be aware of both the commitment and transparency involved once they implement one. In episode #88, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks guide you through the […]